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Nisla Kiidaay - The Healing Forest Foundation

Empowering Indigenous Excellence through Wellness, Culture, and Sustainability—Your Support Fuels Our Mission.

At Nisla Kiidaay – The Healing Forest Foundation, we are committed to fostering holistic wellness, preserving Indigenous cultural traditions, and promoting sustainable development in Indigenous communities. Through innovative programs, trauma-informed care, and culturally grounded initiatives, we aim to create lasting impacts for generations to come. Your support is vital to achieving our mission.
Our board is composed of an Indigenous Majority and is made up of members of the Penelakut Nation, Haida Nation, Choctaw Nation and Wet'suwet'en Nation.

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Why Support Nisla Kiidaay - The Healing Forest Foundation?

Supporting Nisla Kiidaay – The Healing Forest Foundation means advancing initiatives rooted in Indigenous leadership and cultural relevance. Your contributions help:

Provide holistic health and crisis support services, including culturally rooted programs like Wellbriety Circles and land-based healing.

Connect youth with Elders and Knowledge Keepers through mentorship programs that preserve and celebrate Indigenous traditions.

Empower Indigenous entrepreneurs and artists to sustain businesses and creative endeavors rooted in cultural heritage.

Promote Truth and Reconciliation through Indigenous-led initiatives that prioritize community-driven development and self-sufficiency.

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Your Gift in Action

Your donations directly fund impactful, measurable outcomes in Indigenous communities, including:

Providing culturally relevant wellness programs
Our programs integrate traditional practices with modern health approaches, from grief support to diabetes education.

Launching environmental programs,
such as the Food Forest Initiative and Connection to the Sea, to promote food sovereignty, sustainable marine practices, and ecological health.

Delivering workshops in traditional arts, crafts, and storytelling
to preserve cultural heritage and intergenerational knowledge.

Supporting trades training and employment opportunities
to empower Indigenous tradespeople.

Equipping Indigenous entrepreneurs with tools and training
to build sustainable, culturally aligned businesses.

Sustainable Facility Development:
Building eco-friendly wellness centers with cutting-edge technologies like bioreactor facades that reduce carbon emissions.
for more information on bioreactor facades please check out:  Biofacades: Integrating Biological Systems with Building Enclosures

Give Today and Be Part of the Change

Your generosity fuels our mission and brings us closer to a future where Indigenous communities thrive in wellness, sustainability, and cultural preservation.

To Contact Board Members Directly:

President - Mia Taylor: President@thehealingforestfoundation.com

Vice President - Ernest Swanson: Vicepresident@thehealingforestfoundation.com

Secretary - Rogi Young: Secretary@thehealingforestfoundation.com

Treasurer - Kelli Telford: Treasurer@thehealingforestfoundation.com

Youth Engagement Officer - Ida James: YouthEO@thehealingforestfoundation.com

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Corporation Number: 1427338-9